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Synopsis: Twins Jessamine and Will must set off on their own across the endless sand and heat of Death Valley when their father's stubbornness separates the family from their much-needed wagon train. Original.

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Grade 4-6-Jess and Will's family is traveling across the American West in a wagon train bound for California and dreams of gold. Their journey, however, is anything but a dream. There's the constant battle to find enough food and water, the struggle to keep tired animals moving, and the threat of Indian attacks. Along the way, Jess and Will's father is injured in an accident that Will believes he caused. Then Pa decides to take a short cut that separates them from the rest of their party. When an axle breaks on their wagon, he is too sick to move, and Will and Jess set off through Death Valley to seek help. While stories of families in danger in the Old West are nothing new, what makes this one a standout is how the children take matters into their own hands to save their family. What also sets this apart is the succinct detail, from the siblings' cracked lips and parched throats as they search for water to the hard-baked ground that crunches beneath their feet. The action moves quickly as each day becomes a more desperate attempt to survive and conquer the elements around them. This excellent addition to the series delivers on its promise of adventure.Kristen Oravec, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Strongsville, OHCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Description Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books. Paperback. Condition: Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0689821174I3N00

Book Description Aladdin. Paperback. Condition: GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, thatâ€™ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Seller Inventory # 2697254219

Book Description Aladdin, 1998. Condition: Good. A+ Customer service! Satisfaction Guaranteed! Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0689821174-2-4